TEACHER APPRECIATION IS THIS WEEK! There are opportunities all week to let our teachers see, hear and feel appreciated for all the work they do to teach, nurture and grow our students. A Parent Square post was sent last week with your teacher’s favorites!
- Monday: Student can wear their teacher’s favorite color
- Tuesday: Students can draw or bring their teacher’s favorite flower
- Wednesday: Parents and students can bring a positive note to their teacher
- Thursday: Hats Off to Teachers – Students can wear a hat
- Friday: Students can bring their teacher’s favorite treat or drink
FOOD ON TUESDAY
- FRESH PRODUCE MARKET! A bag of fresh produce is available to families at no cost. Distribution to parents will start at 2:30 pm in front of the school. Limited quantities and first come first served. Please be prepared to tell us how many children and how many adults are in your household.
- UFB FREE GROCERIES – On Tuesday May 5, students can pick up a bag of free groceries at the end of the school day. If possible, please plan to pick up your student or meet them at the bus stop to carry the 20 pounds of food given.
TESTING IS HAPPENING NOW! Year end assessments continue through mid May. Students are encouraged to “Do their best on every test!” Parents – please help your student prepare and be ready to do their best with these tips:
- Encourage a good night’s sleep before a test and have them eat properly the day of a test.
- Make the morning of the test as relaxed and pleasant as possible.
- Strive for great attendance over the next month with on time arrival at school. Children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time.
- Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that you believe in him/her!
CSD VACCINE CLINIC: On May 6 from 3:00-6:00 pm, there will be a vaccine clinic at the Canyons District Office, 9361 S. 300 E. with no cost vaccines for qualifying students. MMR vaccines will be available in addition to all school-required vaccines.
DATES TO NOTE:
- May 21 – Family Appreciation Night at East Midvale from 4:30-6:00 pm
- May 22 – 5th grade awards and party
- May 23 – Awards K-2nd and 3rd-4th
- May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
- May 28 – All School Field Days
- May 29 – Kindergarten Goodbye & EME Day of Service
- May 30 – Last Day of School
UTAH STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP): Enrollment for this program opened on May 1. It is through the state of Utah and is a health insurance plan for children who are not currently covered by health insurance, who are not eligible for Medicaid or regular CHIP, and who meet income requirements. It covers a variety of medical, dental, and vision services for children. Please see the attached documents in English and in Spanish for further information and income guidelines. Families can apply online at chip.utah.gov, call 866-435-7414, or contact our Canyons School District Outreach Services office at 801-826-7272.
SUMMER EBT: Utah SUN Bucks (also called Summer EBT) provide funds to buy food during the summer when schools are closed. Families can get $120 on a SNAP benefits card for each eligible school aged child. If you receive SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, and/or you qualify for free or reduced school lunch, your school-age children will automatically be enrolled, and SUN Bucks will be added to your SNAP account or issued as a separate electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card this summer. If you attend a school where everyone receives free lunch (this is the case for East Midvale Elementary!) and you do NOT receive SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, you can apply for SUN Bucks here. Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2025. For more information, please click on this link: https://jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/sebt/
